(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) It was an emotional moment for a few women from low-income families who had gathered at the Dar Al Ber Society office in Bur Dubai to receive free sewing machines.
It was distributed as a part of an initiative organised under the 'Year of Zayed' activities that aims at helping them become self-reliant.
One of the recipients of the machine Amna had tears in her eyes when she said: "I have been wanting to get a sewing machine for a very long time but was not able to afford it. I have three boys of which two are determined ones. I don't have enough to fulfil their requirements and so I had been thinking of using my sewing talent to get some additional income. It was a dream for me to have a machine. But now not only can I start earning by stitching garments for others but also can stitch for my boys and myself. I thank the society for fulfilling her dream."
Hisham Al Zahrani, deputy director, Dar Al Ber Society, handed over the sewing machines to the group of women which included widows, mothers of special needs children and the women whose family income is insufficient to support their livelihood.
Talking about how the charity selected the needy women, Al Zahrani said: "It was so difficult for us to shortlist the recipients of the machines as so many of them are in need. We chose the candidates whose financial condition were not good and had more responsibility of children of determination.
"Sometimes people don't need help in the form of money and things, they just need a chance to get back on their own feet. That is why we thought of giving the sewing machines to them and we hope this will not only support their family income but also be the first step on their way of being self-reliant," said Hisham Al Zahrani.
Underlining the idea behind the campaign, Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, CEO of Dar Al Ber Society, said: "Women empowerment is one of the values of Dar Al Ber Society and being self- reliant is the starting point. We hope that the sewing machines will bring positive changes in the lives of these women."
In addition to the sewing machines, the women were also given 40-yards fabric, perfumes, Vaseline cream, Jiff Cleaners, chocolates and shoes.
Expressing gratitude towards Dar Al Ber Society, Sajida, a widow, said: " Dar Al Ber Society has always been helpful to people whenever they need any help, and by giving this sewing machine to me, they are helping me stand on my own feet too."
"If anybody would like to contribute in our initiatives of distributing sewing machines, etc. please get in touch with us on ," added Hisham Al Zahrani.
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